The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 28055 sells for about $645,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,350 a month.
ZIP 28055 — Gastonia
The housing market in 28055 remains stable with modest price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by local affordability relative to the broader Charlotte metro area, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales. Current conditions reflect a steady market where well-priced homes continue to move at a consistent pace.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and first-time buyers seeking more affordable housing options compared to the urban core, while still maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 11.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 28055, Gaston County NC
Crime rates in the area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural-suburban North Carolina, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the local county district, generally receiving average performance ratings with ongoing efforts to improve student outcomes.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located in designated low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional manufacturing hubs and steady residential development, though large-scale corporate infrastructure remains limited.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with additional municipal rates applied depending on specific town incorporation status.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major highway access providing routes to nearby employment centers in the Charlotte metro area.
The area features access to local community parks, nearby river recreation, and small-town shopping districts that serve as the primary social hubs.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with most units consisting of single-family homes or small multi-family complexes.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors, with significant influence from the broader Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on highway corridors like I-85, with limited public transit options available for long-distance commuting.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and the expansion of commercial services along major arterial roads.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic revaluations to ensure property assessments align with current market values.
Parcels are subject to county and municipal tax levies, with some areas falling under specific fire and utility district jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage typically available for residential properties.
The state continues to experience positive net domestic migration, driven by job growth and relative affordability.
North Carolina operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 28055 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Carowinds4.414.6 mi
- Frankie's of Charlotte4.519.6 mi
- Ray’s Splash Planet4.415.9 mi
- Victory Lane Indoor Karting4.516.5 mi
- Spare Time Pineville4.417.9 mi
- Bank of America Stadium4.615.9 mi
- Spectrum Center4.516.6 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.77.5 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.716.4 mi
- Charlotte Convention Center4.516.3 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.77.5 mi
- Crowders Mountain State Park4.810.6 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.56.7 mi
- Sullenberger Aviation Museum4.711.4 mi
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium4.61.6 mi
- Optimist Hall4.717.3 mi
- NASCAR Hall of Fame4.716.4 mi
- Discovery Place Science4.516.5 mi
- Museum of Illusions Charlotte4.516.1 mi
- Billy Graham Library4.913.2 mi
- U.S. National Whitewater Center4.77.5 mi
- CLT Airport overlook4.69.8 mi
- Crowders Mountain State Park4.810.6 mi
- Daniel Stowe Conservancy4.56.7 mi
- McDowell Nature Preserve4.711.9 mi
- Safe Harbor Peninsula Yacht Club4.519.1 mi
- Tailrace Marina4.57 mi
- Safe Harbor Westport4.517.1 mi
- Freedom Boat Club - Cornelius, NC (Lake Norman)4.920 mi
- Tega Cay Marina & Boat Rentals4.415.5 mi
- Topgolf Charlotte - Southwest4.412.3 mi
- Pine Island Country Club4.510.1 mi
- Cramer Mountain Club4.72.9 mi
- Catawba Creek Golf Course3.82.4 mi
- River Hills Country Club4.410.5 mi
- Charlotte Premium Outlets4.510.6 mi
- The Barnyard Flea Markets4.37.6 mi
- Publix Super Market at Hoffman Village4.61.2 mi
- Harris Teeter4.512.4 mi
- Harris Teeter4.65.6 mi
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport3.910.3 mi
- Concord-Padgett Regional Airport4.425.5 mi
- The Club CLT3.310.6 mi
- Taxi Charlotte. NC Yellow Taxi Charlotte3.524.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large municipal park offering walking trails, fishing, and picnic areas.
A regional hub for events and community gatherings located nearby.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 62.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $245,000 (62.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $245,000 (-62% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.